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Engineering Metrics Is The Elephant In The Room

Forrester eCommerce

With the growth of generative AI, developer productivity is on everyone's mind these days. But measuring developer productivity is challenging. Learn how focusing on alignment can help eliminate the elephant in the room.

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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

The re-emergence of tariffs on the global trade horizon has once again thrust the retail industry into uncertainty. While policymakers often champion tariffs as a mechanism to protect domestic industries, their ripple effects are far-reaching, inflating costs, disrupting supply chains and, ultimately, burdening consumers. As retailers brace for this looming economic shift, learning from past experiences and implementing forward-thinking strategies is paramount to mitigating risk and seizing oppo

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How a Ready-to-Drink Beverage Brand Prevented $1M in Losses with Retail Intelligence

Wiser

When operating in a highly competitive space, every dollar counts. For one ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage brand, missing key opportunities to optimize their shelf presence could have resulted in significant losses. By leveraging Wisers Retail Intelligence, they not only mitigated these risks but also recovered $1 million in losses. The Challenge: Missed Opportunities on the Shelf Competition for shelf space is fierce.

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Albertsons Hosts Third Annual Innovative Food and Pet Products Competition

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons has once again launched its Innovation Launchpad competition, seeking emerging brands in the food, beverage and pet categories for the third iteration of the contest that began in 2022. Independent brands with $3 to $10 million in net retail sales can apply through Jan. 19, 2025 for the chance to win $300,000 in cash and industry services, as well as the opportunity to be merchandised in Albertsons banner supermarkets.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Navigate APAC’s Latest Digital Payments Landscape

Forrester eCommerce

As we step into 2025, the APAC region stands at the forefront of a global financial transformation, with digital wallets and real-time payments reshaping the very fabric of commerce.

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Sodexo Plans Nearly 100 Cashierless Campus ‘Food Hives’

Retail TouchPoints

Campus foodservice leader Sodexo will open nearly 100 Food Hive markets on college campuses by 2026, beginning with the approximately 30 locations opening during the 2024-2025 academic year. The cashless convenience stores will have a community focus, supporting local partners and minority- and women-owned businesses by featuring their products and other healthy options for student consumers.

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Instacart Expands B2B Ad Reach Through New Partnership with Foodservice Solution Cut+Dry

Retail TouchPoints

Instacart is scaling the reach of its retail media technology, Carrot Ads , to give advertisers access to the multibillion-dollar foodservice industry through a new partnership with the B2B ecommerce ordering platform Cut+Dry. Cut+Dry which serves independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers such as restaurants and catering services will integrate Carrot Ads technology across its platform over the next few quarters, offering CPG brands direct access to buyers and unlocking new revenu

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Loyalty Redefined

365 Retail

Whether it is your local coffee shop, favourite supermarket, airline of choice or business hotel chain, the principles of loyalty programmes have been unchanged for decades. It is a basic bribe; some form of points are accrued based on the frequency of visited value of spend, and the points can then be redeemed for something of perceived value, such as a discount or complimentary item.

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US retail sales rose 3.8% this holiday season

RetailDive

Consumers were motivated by deals with last-minute purchases accounting for 10% of all holiday spending, per Mastercard.

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B&Q to Acquire Five UK Homebase Stores in £2.5 Million Deal

365 Retail

B&Q announces today that it has reached agreement to acquire five leasehold stores in the UK, currently trading as Homebase, for a total purchase price of 2.5 m. This follows the agreement to buy three stores currently trading as Homebase in the Republic of Ireland announced on 24 December 2024, and further complements and strengthens B&Qs existing network of stores.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Ulta names Kecia Steelman CEO

RetailDive

Steelman, who is currently chief operating officer at the beauty retailer, will step into the role as Dave Kimbell retires.

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Halfords Revs Up Omnichannel Customer Engagement with Aptos Technology

365 Retail

Aptos , a leader in unified commerce solutions, announced today that Halfords has recently extended its use of Aptos software to support its customer engagement and store operations strategies. Halfords is leveraging Aptos POS, CRM and Sales Audit applications, with each of these solutions working together to help Halfords deliver inspiring journeys to millions of customers each year.

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Aldi reports ‘best Christmas ever’

TalkingRetail

Aldi recorded what it said was its best Christmas ever in 2024 with sales topping 1.6bn in the four weeks to Christmas Eve. The supermarket said shoppers traded up over Christmas, using premium own-label products to treat themselves following a difficult financial year for many.

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Marquee Brands acquires Laura Ashley

RetailDive

With the addition of the U.K.-based lifestyle company, Marquee’s brand portfolio will exceed $4 billion in retail sales.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Research supports harsher punishments for retailers who sell vapes to children

TalkingRetail

The government must introduce tougher punishments on retailers in order to tackle underage vaping and curb illicit vape sales, according to a new study of almost 6,000 members of the public.

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Mexico restricts duty-free apparel imports

RetailDive

The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and third-party logistics providers using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.

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How Google Detects Duplicate Content

Practical eCommerce

Google seeks diverse search results and must choose when two or more pages are the same or similar. The post How Google Detects Duplicate Content appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Trader Joe’s To Open New Stores Nationwide in 2025. Here’s Where

RetailWire

Trader Joe's continues to expand its footprint.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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New Books for Personal Growth in 2025

Practical eCommerce

We handpick books on managing time, setting priorities, and leading a more productive and purposeful life personally and professionally. The post New Books for Personal Growth in 2025 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Costco Recalls Cold and Flu Meds Amid Contamination Fears

RetailWire

Costco's Kirkland Signature brand "Severe Cold and Flu Plus Congestion" medication may contain foreign material.

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Amazon Fresh launches £1 meal deal for limited time in January

TalkingRetail

Amazon Fresh has today launched Londons Best Value Meal Deal, at 1 for customers throughout January.

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Costco Partners With Thrive Living To Offer Affordable Housing in Los Angeles

RetailWire

Costco is expanding its offerings in a new way.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Weetabix launches Ufit Loaded Bars

TalkingRetail

The protein drink Ufit has expanded its portfolio of health-focused snacks and drinks with the launch of Ufit Loaded Protein Bars. Packed with 15g of protein and low sugar, Ufit Loaded intends to re-energise consumer interest in the protein bar category.

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Setting the standard: How Michaels leads retail excellence through the holiday rush

RetailDive

Michaels redefines holiday retail success with YOOBIC, boosting engagement and streamlining operations.

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AG Barr unveils new Rubicon Raw Wave Edition

TalkingRetail

Available as a 12-month limited edition range, the two 500ml drinks will come in two flavours, Berry & Grape and Peach & Apricot, aimed at tapping into the growth in mixed flavours within energy drinks.

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Krispy Kreme Teams Up With Pop-Tarts for ‘Crazy Good’ New Doughnut Collection

RetailWire

Krispy Kreme and Pop-Tarts are teaming up for a new sugary collab.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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How Do You Create AI Advantage?

Forrester eCommerce

AI advantage does not come simply by giving employees access to ChatGPT or Microsoft 365 Copilot. These general-purpose models and tools, trained mainly on the worlds public data, cannot differentiate your business or define your long-term success. Nor can buying off-the-shelf AI-accelerated products like Github Copilot or Tabnine to, for example, automate your coding.

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Whataburger Celebrates 75th Birthday With the Return of Fan-Favorite Menu Items

RetailWire

Whataburger will celebrate its 75th anniversary with events throughout 2025.

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Setting the Tone for 2025: Moody Maximalism will Drive Style, Design Aesthetics

Retail TouchPoints

In 2024 everyone needed an Eras look (the more sparkles the better), Western styles spread well beyond the ranch and quiet luxury made some noise. But 2024 is sooo last year. All eyes are now on 2025 and the aesthetic that will define the year ahead. Luckily, Pantone , Pinterest and Stitch Fix have drawn on their vast repositories of search and shopping data, as well as their cultural expertise, to help us peek into the future.

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Dry January: Booze Companies Bet Big on Non-Alcoholic Drinks To Boost Profit

RetailWire

It's Dry January, and New Year's resolutions to cut back on alcohol consumption have begun.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.